Educating for Life's Journey

EAMS Boys Lacrosse/Booster Club 2009-2010 Season

Come to the next Booster Club meeting on Monday, August 10th at 7pm at the Forks Diner on Sullivan Trail. Open to incoming 7th and 8th grade boys and returning players in the fall. Fundraising for the 2009-2010 season will be discussed, new ideas are welcome and volunteers are needed. Please click above for more information.

EASD Technology Article

The EASD Technology Staff was the 1000th Twitter follower of Technology and Learning Magazine which resulted in an article about technology in our school district. Click above to view the article.

Secretary Zahorchak visits EASD

Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak conducted a campaign-style bus tour of the state and had selected the Easton Area School District as one of the stop points for a press conference regarding the recent GOP education cuts. Please click about for video and photo gallery.

Before/After Care - Shawnee and March Elementary

Parents have inquired about whether or not before and/or after care will be available for students at the Shawnee and March elementary schools when they open for the 2009-10 school year. Please click above for important news relating to before and after care at these two buildings.

EAHS Honors Students for Academic Excellence

EAHS held its inaugural Academic Excellence Awards ceremony on June 2 at the middle school auditorium. More than 115 parents, students, teachers and administrators attended the event, which honored EAHS’s best students for their outstanding academic achievements during their four years at the high school. Click above for more details.

AFG/Strategic Plan Commendations

Accreditation For Growth/Strategic Plan Commendations 2008-2009. Click above for commendations.

SB 850 School Funding Budget Cuts Table

SB 850 eliminates the proposed 2009-10 school funding formula increase of $418 million to be paid from stimulus funds and the proposed $317 million in one-time State Fiscal Stabilization Fund grants to school districts from stimulus funds. Click above to view cuts.

Senate Bill 850 threatens PA schools

Senate Bill 850 threatens to cut Governor Rendell’s proposed budget for school districts by more than $1 billion. Click above for more information.

Pandemic Swine Flu

Do you need help sorting out what this means? Click on the link above to learn more about the Swine Flu.

AFG Citizenship Survey Results

Click on the links to view the AFG Citizenship Survey Results for the 2008-2009 school year.

Parent Results | Staff Results | Student Results

Operation Recognition

Operation Recognition authorizes school districts to grant a high school diploma to any honorably discharged veteran who served in the United States military in World War II between September 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946. Click above for details.

Surrogate Parent Volunteer Project

On particular occasions, the Easton Area School District finds a need to provide children with disabilities a surrogate parent to assist in educational decisions. This process appoints what is known as a surrogate parent to act on behalf of the child whenever the birth parent cannot be found or when parent rights have been terminated. If interested in volunteering for this service to our children, please contact the EASD Special Education Department at 610-250-2400 ext. 35024.

EASD Child Find Notice to Parents

If you feel that your child is exceptional or is experiencing academic, emotional or physical difficulties, you may request an evaluation to determine special program needs. A parent request form is available through the guidance office in each school.

Right To Know

The Pennsylvania Right to Know Law provides legal residents of the Commonwealth the right to request, inspect and obtain copies of public records. Please click above for information on the Right to Know Law.

EASD Construction Updates!

The Easton Area School District is happy to announce our new EASD Construction Update Blog. Click above for updates on the various construction projects.

AFG / Strategic Plan

The key to OUR success is YOUR involvement! Click above for details.

PowerSchool Parent Access

Parental involvement is critical to student achievement. Learn how you will get access to your child's education. Click above for details.

Sign up for EASD ALERTS

Sign up for the EASD ALERT. The moment a delay, closing or early dismissal is called, you will receive an email or text message from our EASD ALERT system. Click above for more information.

CONNECT-ED INFO FOR PARENTS

Connect-Ed is an automated phone calling program designed to provide important information to parents. Please click on the link above to learn how the district uses this valuable tool to foster communication within our school community.

Attention Parents!

CHIP – Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program covers all kids. Don’t assume that you make too much to qualify. Go to www.chipcoverspakids.com for more information!

ATTENTION NEW RESIDENTS

The Easton Area School District is accepting appointments for new student registrations for the 2009-2010 school year. Please Note: Registrations are done by appointment only. PLEASE CALL 610-250-2400 EXT. 35097 OR 35099.

Don't Wait! Vaccinate Now!

Children in all grades in 2009/2010 need essential vaccinations. Click above for more details.

EASD Alumni Site

Please check out the new Official Easton Area School District alumni website. Find out what's happening with your graduating class, or make donations to benefit EASD students. Click link, above, for more information!

Management Plan Book

Parents/Guardians and Staff: This notice is to inform you there is an AHERA (Asbestos) Management Plan Book in the office of each school building, which shows the location of any asbestos containing material used during the construction of the building, as well as any abatement that has taken place.